Firsties!
Definitely a mournful tune, not grim but full of loss. The long held notes in the lower pitched recorders almost act as a drone or continuo and act as a good contrast to the melody. I also like the counterpoint you have going on starting in the middle of the song. Nice arrangement Vic! (and well played too).

I think
we've all felt that despair at some time, especially when young and it seems so unfair that life goes on happily around us ignoring our sadness. You do play these instruments with a real dedication as to how they were and should be played..... cheers M

How tender...
Screw what you think are booboos, I think you created a very live, and very emotional presentation. The imagery is great, and the authentic and mournful stance is evident with every note. Very well done indeed!

Counterpoint
What a simple and lovely duet. I have derived such peace from listening to this beautiful song. It is no wonder that the recorder (and flutes in general) have enjoyed so many thousands of years of life: the breath it takes to play them are such natural extensions of our own breathing. Thank you for this very lovely recording.

experimentation
That "experimentation" refered to my recording equipment. I was trying something out which turned out to introduce lots of noise in the recording. I did my best to filter it away with software, but was not entirely successful. The tune is otherwise very traditional. I think this uncomplicated feel gives it a great deal of truth.

In past lives, VicDiesel was a country fiddler, a shawm player at the Burgundy court, bellows pumper for JS Bach, Geoff Emerick's factotum, and a beggar playing drums in the streets of Calcutta for alms. Unusually, the memories of all that co... [see more]